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US War on Iran Divides American Public, Fractures GOP Support

13 March, 2026.USA.4 sources

Key Takeaways

Americans are divided by party on US action against Iran, with opposition higher than support.
Republicans show cracks in support for the Iran war, with lawmakers reluctant about funding.
The US-Israel joint attacks on Iran have provoked domestic political debate.

Pentagon Funding Stalls

The war in Iran was tearing through the Pentagon's budget at nearly $1 billion a day.

“How the Iran war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition "This is Israel's war”

BBC

Top Republicans said the White House hadn't made the case for more funding.

BBC

Democrats were unlikely to support the plan.

Senate Armed Services Chair Wicker said the package is still coming together.

American Public Turns Against War

A Quinnipiac poll found 53% of registered voters opposed the war.

Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson warned this is Israel's war, not the United States' war.

PBS

The war was becoming a major liability for Trump.

GOP Coalition Fractures

The war exposed cracks in Trump's Republican coalition.

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